Matthew 27:64 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Command therefore that the sepulchre be made sure until the third day, lest his disciples come by night, and steal him away, and say unto the people, He is risen from the dead: so the last error shall be worse than the first.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

So give the order to secure that tomb until the third day. Otherwise his followers might sneak in at night, steal the body, and tell everyone 'He's risen from the dead!' That lie would be way worse than the first one.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

They were so worried about Jesus's followers faking a resurrection that they demanded extra tomb security.

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